Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez orders a 15-day halt to license confiscations and extends settlement deadlines for traffic violations. This follows a public issue raised by vlogger James Deakin.
DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez orders LTO to suspend license confiscation for traffic violations. Drivers now have 15 working days to settle cases. Learn the new rules.
Mandaue City mobilizes 105 responders for 24-hour duty to secure the Traslacion and fluvial procession. Medical stations are set up as the Santo Niño image stays overnight. Stay updated on safety measures.
Davao City Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Jr. urges LTO to suspend licenses of negligent drivers following a fatal accident on Coastal Road. Road crashes in the city surged by 31.3% in 2025.
Barangay Basak Captain Felipe Diano faces LTO 7 proceedings for riding without a helmet. His license is suspended, but his accountability sets a public example. Read about this test of equality before the law.
LTO-7 issues a show cause order to Barangay Captain Felipe Diano after a video of his traffic violations goes viral. His license is suspended for 90 days. Read the full story.
Barangay Basak Captain Felipe Diano admits to riding without a helmet, faces LTO probe. He paid the fine and urges all motorists to follow traffic laws. Read his full statement.
Mandaue City Police held a simulation for the Jan 15-16 Traslacion. Over 1,050 personnel will secure the Sto. Niño procession. Read the full security plan.
Mandaue City's Barangay Basak Captain Felipe Diano admits to violating the helmet law, faces LTO investigation, and issues a public apology. Read his full statement and the consequences.
LTO 7 issues a show cause order to Basak, Mandaue City Barangay Captain Felipe Diano after a viral video shows multiple traffic violations. His license is suspended for 90 days.
The Land Transportation Office begins enforcing a ban on e-trikes and e-bikes on national highways. Many drivers in Metro Manila and Central Luzon were caught unaware. Read about the new rules and regional calls for stricter implementation.
LTO Chief Markus V. Lacanilao eliminates the ₱100 registration fee for custom motorcycle top boxes and saddle bags. A relief for livelihood riders, but registration remains mandatory for safety checks.
The body of an Australian national was discovered in a state of decomposition at a Mandaue pension house on January 1, 2026. Police are investigating the cause of death.
Mandaue City achieved a peaceful holiday season with zero firecracker-related injuries and no major crimes. Police credit public cooperation and strict safety enforcement. Read the full story.
Police in Mandaue City are investigating the death of an Australian national discovered in a Guizo pension house on Jan. 1, 2026. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Read for details.
Mandaue City Government phases in a 10% business tax adjustment, applying 5% in 2026 to aid recovery from recent calamities. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
From a political boxing match to a collector's guide, explore the top 10 most-read SunStar Cebu stories of 2025. See what captivated readers in a year of curiosity, outrage, and cultural shifts.
Mandaue City implements only a 5% business tax increase in 2026, deferring the full hike to 2027 to help firms recover from recent disasters. Learn how this decision affects local commerce.
Mandaue City starts a 5% business tax increase in 2026, with another 5% in 2027. Officials cite legal mandate and aim to balance revenue needs with business relief. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
Mandaue City's New Year passed peacefully with no firecracker-related cases. Police credit enforcement, public cooperation, and strict EO 2025-071. Read how the community ensured safety.
Mandaue's Traffic Enforcement Agency (TEAM) is set with over 70 personnel and contingency plans for the Sinulog and Traslacion. Officials urge public cooperation for smooth traffic flow.
Mandaue City's Traffic Enforcement Agency is ready for Sinulog 2025, deploying 70 personnel and patrols for the Traslacion. Learn the routes and contingency plans.
The BJMP in Mandaue City is preparing to launch a 'College Behind Bars' program in 2026, allowing qualified inmates to pursue degrees in Business Management and IT. Learn about this groundbreaking initiative.
The BJMP in Mandaue City is launching a 'College Behind Bars' program in 2026, partnering with Mandaue City College to offer Business Management and IT courses to qualified inmates. This initiative aims to provide rehabilitation through education.
The BJMP female dormitory in Mandaue City will transfer to a new, flood-resistant facility by February 2026. The move addresses critical flooding issues and improves conditions for 112 detainees.
The BJMP in Mandaue City announces the relocation of its female dormitory to a new, flood-resilient facility by February 2026, improving conditions for Persons Deprived of Liberty.
The BJMP female dormitory in Mandaue City will transfer to a new, flood-resilient facility by February 2026. The move addresses severe flooding and poor conditions at the old Looc jail. Read more.
108 persons deprived of liberty were released from Mandaue City Jail on Dec 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance program, receiving rice and goods for a fresh start.
Mandaue City Health Office reports only one confirmed leptospirosis case in 2025, despite 62 suspected cases. Officials urge calm, citing normal lab processing delays.
The BJMP in Mandaue City released 108 persons deprived of liberty on Dec. 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Read about their journey to freedom and the program's impact.